There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Orange Line
- Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Fostersubway Purple Line
1h 34m$4–10Line 62 bus, line 147 bus
- Take the bus from Archer & Cicero to Dearborn & Jacksonbus 62
- Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
2h 47m$8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Northwestern University Library21.3 mi
38 minDrive 21.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Librarycar 21.3 mi
38 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Librarytaxi 21.3 mi
38 min$65–80
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Northwestern University Library. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Sheridan & Foster via Archer & Cicero, State & Van Buren and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Foster via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Northwestern University Library is 25 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library without a car is to subway which takes 1h 34m and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Archer & Cicero station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Dearborn & Jackson station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Northwestern University Library, IL, USA?
You can take a subway from Midway to Northwestern University Library via LaSalle/Van Buren and Foster in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Northwestern University Library via Cicero & Archer, Archer & Cicero, Dearborn & Jackson, State & Van Buren, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Sheridan & Foster in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Foster
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Archer & Cicero to Dearborn & Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Northwestern University Library
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library is 21 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Northwestern University Library.
There are 1201+ hotels available in Northwestern University Library.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Northwestern University Library. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





